Stamford Brook

Tour Day One

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July 9th 2008
Tour Day One: We met at the Globetrotters Hostel in London. We had to ride the tube from our hotel over there so we got up pretty early to make it to our 6:00 am show time. We grabbed breakfast at a gas station because we didn't know when we would have the chance to eat again, but there weren't many options. You could definitely tell we were tourists because we were in shorts and light jackets an ... read more

Europe » France » Île-de-France » Paris

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more